DroneDeploy and DJI Announced as Platinum Sponsors of Drone World Expo

Dozens of Leading Industry Companies Sign On to Exhibit at the
Silicon Valley Based Event

SAN JOSE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — April 15, 2015 —
Two of the nations leading drone technology companies have committed
their support to Drone World Expo (DWE), the defining event for
commercial drone applications, as platinum sponsors. DJI and DroneDeploy
will showcase their newest technologies on the exhibit floor and
demonstrate the capabilities live at the event scheduled for November
17-18, 2015, at the San Jose, CA Convention Center.

Today, DJI products are redefining industries. Professionals in
filmmaking, agriculture, conservation, search and rescue, energy
infrastructure, and more trust DJI to bring new perspectives to their
work and to help them accomplish feats safer, faster, and with greater
efficiency than ever before, said Eric Cheng, Director of Aerial
Imaging, DJI. We are thrilled to be a platinum sponsor of Drone World
Expo, whose attendees will truly represent the industries we serve.

We look forward to showcasing our newest initiatives and our latest
technology at Drone World Expo in San Jose in November, said Gretchen
West, Vice President of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs,
DroneDeploy. We recently announced that, through a partnership with
leading drone manufacturer DJI, our software is now offered on the DJI
Phantom 2 Vision+, making it available to a wider range of end users in
agriculture, real estate, mining, construction and other commercial and
consumer industries  all of which will be represented at the Expo.

In addition to DJI and DroneDeploy, following is a sneak preview of a
handful of representative companies that have signed on so far to
exhibit. Dozens more will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Alta Devices is (em)Powering the Unplugged World by delivering
the worlds most efficient, thin and flexible mobile power technology.
By converting light of any kind into electricity, Alta Devicess
AnyLight power technology extends the energy source of a system, and
in many cases, completely cuts the traditional power cord. (
www.altadevices.com)

GensAce offers the High-Discharging and High-Capacity battery
pack, which can be compliant with different requirements; they are
safe and stable rechargeable Lipo (LiFePO4, LiMn2O4, LiCoO2,
LiCoxNiyMnzO2) batteries. (
www.gensace.com)

Intercontinental IP is an intellectual property law firm with a
focus on drone law to support companies who want to tap into the small
commercial drone industry by offering guidance and support with
patents, trademarks and copyrights, as the FAA continues to work on
regulations for it. (
www.iciplaw.com)

Plabers HPRC cases can be used for all sorts of applications
and different areas: photography, industrial, military, nautical,
police and many others. HPRC provides total protection to the
equipment inside them against dust, water, impacts and corrosion for
chemical agents. (
www.plaber.com)

POMS are pioneers in UAV Insurance. While the FAA establishes
operating rules for commercial use of drones, the insurance industry
is learning how to address coverage issues ranging from invasion of
privacy to aerial surveillance and data collection. (
www.pomsassoc.com)

Riegls The RiCOPTER is used for acquisition of high-accuracy,
high-resolution laser scan and image data, the UAS is equipped with
the RIEGL VUX-SYS, comprising the VUX-1 LiDAR sensor, a IMU/GNSS unit,
a control unit, and up to four high-resolution cameras. (
www.rieglusa.com)

Skyspecs WingMan technologies provide tools to simplify the
experience of piloting a drone. By automating the complexities of
flight, WingMan allows pilots to focus on the mission objectives
instead of flight safety. These products are platform-agnostic,
drop-in modules that can be equipped as a co-pilot on any popular
system. (
www.skyspecs.com)

UAV Solutions has launched a family of unmanned aircraft
systems that meet a wide array of surveillance and security needs.
These vehicles are available to help serve organizations in need of
reliable, affordable unmanned systems for intelligence, surveillance
and reconnaissance (ISR) missions as well as for experimentation
purposes. (
www.uavsolutions.com)

Velodynes LIDAR division has emerged as a leading developer,
manufacturer and supplier of real-time LiDAR sensor technology used in
a variety of commercial applications including autonomous vehicles,
vehicle safety systems, 3D mobile mapping, 3D aerial mapping and
security. (
www.velodyne.com)

The response from the UAV vendor community to this event has been
extraordinary and the expo hall is filling up fast with commitments from
innovative industry leading companies including our two esteemed
platinum sponsors, said Joel Davis, CEO, JD Events, producer of the
event. From sensor technology to surveillance needs, insurance
companies to law firms, Drone World Expo will offer the entire ecosystem
of commercial drone applications and solutions for end-users. With the
types of companies that are already signed up at this early stage, this
will truly be an exciting, interactive and informative showcase of the
latest technology in the unmanned aerial industry.

Registration for the Expo, which will give attendees access to hundreds
of products on display, Tech Talks in the exhibit hall, flying
demonstrations, and unique networking opportunities is free of charge
for all industry professionals and is now available at
www.droneworldexpo.com.
The entire conference program is free of charge for qualified
end-users.* The cost for those who do not qualify as end-users is $495
before September 30, $695 until November 16, and $995 at the show. All
attendees will also have the opportunity to register for the MAPPS
Geospatial Track at DWE for just $95.

Drone World Expo, the defining event for the commercial
applications of UAS technology, will take place November 17-18, 2015 at
the San Jose Convention Center. For more information, visit
www.droneworldexpo.com.
The event is produced by JD Events, dedicated to the creation of
targeted and innovative industry-leading events that deliver results.
The company brings together highly qualified buying audiences,
education-rich content and high-level networking opportunities -- all
geared toward increasing business transactions in the markets it serves.
Visit
www.jdevents.com
for more information.

*Complimentary full conference passes are available to qualified
end-users.End-users are defined as those with technology
purchasing authority or purchasing influence who are currently employed
by a commercial company that utilizes or has the potential to implement
UAS technology for business purposes, but does not sell UAS technology
products, services, integration or consulting. Company website is
required and will be used in the qualification process.Please
contact us at 203-371-6322 or info@jdevents.com
with any questions.